2020 Resource Guide For Mustang Success

RESOURCE GUIDE

2020-2021

FOR MUSTANG SUCCESS

www.smsu.edu/go/ssac

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2

Welcome

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SSAC Provided Services/Staff

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Education & Career Goals Physical & Mental Health

Page 5 Physical & Mental Health (cont.)

Learning Assistance Page 6

Learning Assistance (cont.)

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Financial Resources

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Support Systems

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Support Systems (cont.)

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Student Activities Child Care Services

Page 11 Security Transportation

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Internal Campus Map

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Quick Reference Guide/Phone Numbers

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Ways to Achieve Success

WELCOME from the Student Success & Advising Center!

Dear SMSU Mustang, Welcome to Southwest Minnesota State University!

We are excited that you have selected SMSU as your university of choice. We value your experience with us and are honored to have you join our campus community. Not only will you love it here, you will create lifelong relationships with students, faculty, and staff. We truly are a close-knit campus and SMSU will be your “home away from home� as you pursue your academic goals.

The Student Success & Advising Center strives to engage all students with their overall experience at Southwest. We are here to help students achieve academic success, as well as social and professional growth. We recognize characteristics of all students and seek to provide an atmosphere of inclusion and understanding. Most importantly, we want you to have the best experience possible as a Mustang.

The Resource Guide for Mustang Success will be a helpful tool for you. To name a few, this guide encompasses tutoring and learning assistance areas, financial resources, support systems, as well as student activities for you to participate in while you are here. We hope you find this information useful.

If you ever have any questions about SMSU or concerns about your experience, please know that we are here to help! Please contact us at 507-537-6484 or via email at ssac@smsu.edu.

We wish you all the best this academic school year.

Go Mustangs!

Brittany Krull Director, Student Success & Advising Center

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STUDENT SUCCESS & ADVISING CENTER The Student Success & Advising Center (SSAC) is located on the second floor of the Individualized Learning building. The purpose of the center is to encourage student development and academic success. The center provides support services for students to assist them in achieving their education goals and brings together, in one central location, a collection of services to enhance overall success as an SMSU Mustang.

PROVIDED SERVICES:

•Drop-In Center for Questions and/or Concerns •Acclimation Outreach •Student Intervention & Support

o Early Alerts

o Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

o Last Date of Attendance (LDA) Grades •Academic Success Program •Tutoring Support & Study Strategies •Academic Advising

o Undeclared Majors

o Liberal Arts & Sciences (AA Degree)

o Academic Success Program Participants •Student Success Programming •Test Proctoring & Course Placement Services • Exit Procedure

SSAC FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS: BRITTANY KRULL

Director, Student Success & Advising Center Brittany.Krull@smsu.edu | 507-537-7290

DAVID V. TOLLIVER, III

Assistant Director, Student Success & Advising Center David.Tolliver@smsu.edu | 507-537-6139

KAITLYN GILES

Coordinator of Advising Services Kaitlyn.Giles@smsu.edu | 507-537-7273

DORIA DROST

SSAC Graduate Assistant Doria.Drost@smsu.edu | 507-537-6477

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EDUCATION & CAREER GOALS

focused on early intervention and response to community situations involving SMSU students experiencing distress or engaging in harmful or disruptive behaviors.

BA 156 / 507-537-6221 www.smsu.edu/go/careerservices The Career Services staff is dedicated to helping students achieve their career and professional goals. We offer many beneficial resources that can assist in selecting a major, developing career plans, and applying to graduate schools. Career Services coordinates job fairs, employer visits to campus, and resume and interview workshops throughout the year. We assist students with job and internship searches, as well as job shadowing opportunities.

Students are encouraged to make an appointment and begin networking with Career Services as a first-year student.

BA 156 / 507-537-7150 www.smsu.edu/go/ctservices College is a time of change that can be very exciting as well as stressful and challenging.

Experiencing stress, relationship concerns, loneliness, or other personal issues can be difficult for students. Licensed Mental Health Therapists are here to provide counseling services to enrolled students. Services are confidential. Students do not have to be in crisis to access counseling services. Lexi the therapy dog is available.

Other services offered include Group Counseling and Sport & Performance Psychology.

CAREER SERVICES

REGISTRATION & RECORDS

IL 148 / 507-537-6206 www.smsu.edu/go/registrationrecords The mission of the SMSU Registration & Records Office is to provide excellent and timely service using current best practices for registration, records management, advising, transfer evaluation and degree completion management. In addition, we will strive to educate and empower SMSU students, faculty and staff to know and understand SMSU academic policies and services to maintain academic integrity.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CARE TEAM

BA 156 / 507-537-6844 www.smsu.edu/go/careteam The mission of the Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) Team is to provide a proactive and supportive approach to the assessment and intervention of student situations in which there is concern for the well-being of the student and/or others. The team will serve as a coordinating network of existing SMSU resources,

COUNSELING & TESTING SERVICES

A private relaxation room is available for student use. This room has a massage chair in which to relax and enjoy a full-body massage.

The Testing Center offers a variety of tests including CLEP, DSST, Pearson VUE tests (including MTLE), and many more. Test proctoring services are also available.

FITNESS CENTER

RA 124 / 507-537-6166 www.smsu.edu/go/fitnesscenter The SMSU Fitness Center, which opened in January 2006, gives SMSU students and faculty the opportunity to exercise in a comfortable and relaxed environment.

Students and faculty are able to exercise during their free time while watching one of the three TV’s equipped with Broadcast Vision. The facility is FREE to enrolled students with a student ID. Follow @SMSUFitCenter on Twitter for updates.

Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

6:30 AM – 10:00 PM 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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HEALTH SERVICES

BA 158 / 507-537-7202 www.smsu.edu/go/healthservices Health Services provides registered students with free and confidential services for medical evaluations. There is a small fee for laboratory tests, minor procedures and medications. We assist students with offcampus referrals as necessary.

HEALTHY56258

BA 161 / 507-537-6483 https://healthy56258.org Healthy56258 is a grass roots initiative bringing together passionate and dedicated individuals and groups to establish and sustain a culture of health and wellness in Marshall, Minnesota. Take a tour of our website to learn how healthy eating and active living can put you on path to living a healthier life.

INTRAMURALS

FH 301 / 507-537-7383 www.smsu.edu/go/intramural The Intramurals sports program at SMSU provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of competitive and recreational activities. All skill levels are welcome with nearly 10 sports leagues offered throughout the school year. You will be sure to find something just for you.

NEW HORIZONS CRISIS CENTER

SS 227 / 507-537-6817 24 Hour Crisis Line: 507-532-5764 www.newhorizonscrisiscenter.org Our mission is to advocate for, support, and empower victims of crime, while providing education, resources, and prevention for our communities and partners.

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LEARNING ASSISTANCE

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM

IL 224D / 507-537-6139 www.smsu.edu/go/asp Applicants whose academic profile does not meet SMSU’s regular admission policy may be selected to participate in the Academic Success Program. SMSU understands that these students have the potential for academic success, but need additional support in making a successful transition to the expectations of university life. The Academic Success Program provides focused academic advising and instructional support, and requires enrollment in IDST 110. The University Experience during their first semester. This 2-credit orientation and transition course is designed to assist students’ integration into the SMSU community and strengthen skills for academic and personal success. Academic Success Program students must complete this course with a grade of “C’’ or better.

In addition, students also work with a designated advisor to set and achieve their academic goals and enhance their foundation for lifelong learning.

ACCESS OPPORTUNITY SUCCESS (AOS)

Commons East / 507-537-6169 www.smsu.edu/go/aos The mission of the AOS program is to provide a TRiO SSS Best Practices program for outreach/recruitment and retention of underrepresented students (low income, first generation and students of color). The program provides advising and supportive services to enable participants to be retained, SMSU graduates, and to enroll in graduate and professional programs where appropriate.

LIBRARY SERVICES

BA 299 / 507-537-6176 www.smsu.edu/library The McFarland Library provides access to quality library services, relevant collections, and research guidance. Technology support and inviting study spaces are available.

Online resources and research guides are available 24/7 through the library’s home page. The library is open seven days a week.

Visit the library home page for hours or to make an individual Research Consultation appointment.

MATH LEARNING CENTER

IL 224 / 507-537-6484 www.smsu.edu/go/mlc The Math Learning Center is available to help students succeed in mathematics coursework. Whether you need regular tutoring, places to hold a study group session, or simply just a little help with a homework question, pay them a visit. For hours of operation, please visit our website.

MUSTANG PATHWAY PROGRAM

Commons East B / 507-537-6169 www.smsu.edu/go/mustangpathway The Mustang Pathway Program is an alternate entry program to allow more students to earn their degree at SMSU. We understand that not everyone has access to the same college prep work. We also know that grades and test scores may not reflect a student’s potential. The Mustang Pathway Program meets students where they are and helps them get on track to a degree.

SPEECH CENTER

BA 511 / 507-537-6438 www.smsu.edu/go/speechcenter The Speech Center provides free tutoring for any SMSU course that requires public speaking or group presentations. The student does not need to be enrolled in a public speaking course to work with a tutor.

The Speech Center is located on the fifth floor of the library and is equipped with technology that allows students to work

on a variety of presentations and receive prompt feedback. Tutors are prepared to assist with a range of speech related issues including brainstorming topics, preparing outlines, developing slide presentations, and refining delivery techniques. Online remote tutoring is available for online students and all other students who have access to a computer with web conferencing capabilities.

TUTOR.COM

IL 224D / 507-537-7324 www.smsu.edu/go/ssac SMSU offers free online, on-demand tutoring, through Tutor.com. Tutors are always available, even late at night when your instructor may not be. Are you stuck on a problem? Do you want someone to review your paper? This tutoring service is easy to use and can be accessed on any device that connects to the internet. Access Tutor.com through the home page and your course pages in D2L Brightspace.

WRITING CENTER

BA 527 / 507-537-7294 www.smsu.edu/go/writingcenter The Writing Center offers free help on any kind of paper for any class. SMSU Writing Center tutors are students like yourself who have taken or know about SMSU’s classes.

You can work with a tutor online or come to the Writing Center to meet in person. Online options include chat appointments in real time with an interactive white board where you can share your paper, or “eTutoring” appointments, during which the tutor reviews the paper and sends comments back (you do not need to be present—it’s like an appointment for your paper). The tutors work with you at any stage of the writing process. They can help you identify a topic, brainstorm, organize the ideas, learn how to cite appropriately, use punctuation correctly, or just review a draft. Sign up for appointments on the Writing Center’s website.

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FINANCIAL RESOURCES

BUSINESS SERVICES

IL 139 / 507-537-7117 www.smsu.edu/go/businessservices Through the office of Business Services, SMSU offers a payment plan option through Nelnet Business Solutions. Through this program, you can arrange for a down payment of $300 or 15% of your bill (whichever is less) and or monthly payments to be automatically deducted from a checking or savings account or charged to a VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express Card. Monthly payments are taken out of your bank account due on the 5th of each month. The dates are firm and there is no flexibility of when it comes out of your bank account. This is not a loan program, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. The cost to enroll in the Nelnet payment plan is $24 per semester.

FINANCIAL AID

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IL 145 / 507-537-6281 www.smsu.edu/go/financialaid The mission of the Student Financial Aid Office is to provide fair, equitable, and unbiased service to students seeking financial aid. This mission supports the mission of the University by helping students find financial means that enable them to enroll in and complete their academic programs. The office guarantees delivery of federal and state financial assistance to students within rules and regulations established by the respective departments of education. The Student Financial Aid Office coordinates all federal, state and institutional financial assistance, including grants, scholarships, student employment, and student loans. The Financial Aid Office may be reached via email at financialaid@ SMSU.edu.

MUSTANG CARD CENTER

SC 225 / 507-537-7330 www.smsu.edu/mustangcard The Mustang Card is designed to simplify campus life. The Mustang ID is used in many areas on campus. Your Meal Plan and Dining Dollars will be tied to this card, along with being able to deposit Mustang Money onto it to pay for things like books, supplies or services at the Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore, and the library. You can also use it in vending machines and any of the Food Service locations. It will gain you entry into Athletic Events, Student Activities, and the Fitness Center. You can ride the Marshall Area Transit (MAT) bus for free by showing your ID. You can tie your Mustang ID to your US Bank account, if you choose to, and use it as a debit card also! Area merchants offer discounts all around Marshall when you show them your ID. Visit our website to learn about simplifying your life and getting maximum benefits from your Mustang ID.

SUCCESS GRANTS

IL 224B / 507-537-7290 www.smsu.edu/go/ssac Success grants may be available for students who experience an acute and unexpected short-term hardship (e.g. significant reduction or disruption in salary, unexpected unreimbursed medical bills, etc.). Eligible students must be on-campus, degree-seeking, undergraduate students.

Award decisions will be made based on the applicant’s individual situation, but amounts awarded are subject to limitations. Grants will generally be a maximum of $500 due to limited funds available. Applicants must state the amount requested and provide documentation to support that amount.

For more information and to pick up an application, visit the Student Success & Advising Center in IL 224.

SUPPORT SYSTEMS

CENTER FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

BA 161 / 507-537-6423 www.smsu.edu/go/civic The Center for Civic and Community Engagement is a starting point for learning more about ways in which you can connect with the community and help address area needs through volunteering, service-learning, social entrepreneurship, or community-based research. The Center encourages students to use the MustangsVolunteer platform (powered by Handshake) www.smsu.edu/volunteer to connect with service agencies to meet a variety of needs in our local communities.

The Center is also home to Mustang Market, a free food and resource pantry for students.

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (CIE)

SC 237 / 507-537-6018 www.smsu.edu/go/international CIE is the primary contact for all international students from the time they apply to the time they graduate. The office helps international students adjust to the American culture, advise on the international student visa status, and support students to accomplish their academic and career goals. CIE is also the center for international education where you can learn more about studying abroad in a different country. Visit us to learn how you can study abroad today.

DISABILITY SERVICES

BA 239 / 507-537-6492 www.smsu.edu/go/disability The mission of Disability Services is to provide an accessible university community, where students with disabilities have equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of the educational environment.

Upon request, services, advocacy and accommodations are provided to students with documented disabilities in their academic program or to access university programs, facilities and/or activities.

LGBTQ+ CENTER

CH 121 / 507-537-6294 www.smsu.edu/go/lgbtq Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community can sometimes feel a little lonely in a rural area. But the LGBTQ+ Center is a place where all students who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community can come together to find safety and support.

The LGBTQ+ Center focuses on proactive and reactive efforts on campus. Proactive efforts involve partnering with student groups and community organizations to bring awareness to LGBTQ+ issues. Reactive measures involve offering options if you experience discrimination based on LGBTQ+ status. If you are facing an issue related to your LGBTQ+ identity, such as verbal abuse or hate crimes, come find out options at the LGBTQ+ Center. The LGBTQ+ Center (located in a shared space with the Women’s Center) includes a social area, resources to learn more about LGBTQ+ struggles, and a sensory-friendly space to center yourself.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC RESOURCES

FH 308E / 507-537-7133 www.smsumustangs.com/compliance The Student-Athlete Academic Resources program provides for a quality studentathlete experience within the context of higher education and promotes studentathletes ownership of their academic, athletic, career, personal and community responsibilities. The program also promotes respect for diversity and inclusion among student-athletes, assists in identifying and applying transferable skills to foster an environment that encourages studentathletes to effectively access campus resources and encourage the development of character, integrity and leadership skills.

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ALUMNI SUCCESS

“It’s not about what I learned in Accounting 101 or Sports Law, although I enjoyed my experience in the classroom. It’s the experiences I had that taught me how to handle adversity, how to manage my success and failures, and how to communicate with diverse groups.”

SPORTS MANAGEMENT ’01

ERIN LIND NSIC COMMISSIONER BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA

NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION

CH 121 / 507-537-6345 www.smsu.edu/go/ntso NTSO is an organization that helps nontraditional students achieve their personal and professional goals. Membership is free, and students have the opportunity to draw motivational support from meeting others who may share challenges such as balancing school, work, and family responsibilities.

The NTSO clubroom has a study area with computers, comfortable seating, and a kitchenette. Members who choose to do so can participate in club activities, such as Tree of Hope, Out of the Darkness Walk, Relay for Life, Fresh Check Day, etc. NTSO can also refer members with financial and other needs to campus support services.

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER

McFarland Library / 507-537-6111 www.smsu.edu/Go/ITServices The Technology Resource Center provides free services such as wireless and wired network configuration, software installation, virus removal, operating system maintenance and limited hardware support.

Information regarding software package benefits for students can also be obtained there.

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VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

SS 130 & 132 / 507-537-7213 or 507-401-0104 www.smsu.edu/go/veterans The Veterans Resource Center is available to provide assistance to veterans and their family members on education benefits, VA programs, tricare insurance, and military academic success while pursuing their college career and employment needs.

WOMEN’S CENTER

CH 105 / 507-537-6294 www.smsu.edu/go/womenscenter Finding community and support can be difficult when you enter a new space.

The Women’s Center is a place where all students identifying as women can come together to find safety and support. The Women’s Center focuses on proactive efforts to increase opportunities and equity for women on campus and reactive options if women face discrimination. If you are facing an issue related to identifying as a woman, such as sexual harassment, come find out options at the Women’s Center. The Women’s Center (located in a shared space with the LGBTQ+ Center) includes a social area, a lactation room, resources to learn more about women’s issues, and a sensoryfriendly space to center yourself.

STUDENT ASSOCIATION

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

SC 229 / 507-537-6394 www.smsu.edu/go/studentactivities The Southwest Minnesota State University Club and Organization Program is developed to facilitate your co-curricular experience through hands-on involvement. This will enhance your collegiate life, teach you life and leadership skills, provide you with opportunities to meet and work with diverse campus populations, and expose you to many new viewpoints, ideas and experiences that will enrich your education.

Visit the website to see a list of those that are available!

HONORS PROGRAM

BA 104 / 507-537-7141 www.smsu.edu/go/honors The Honors Program offers qualified students from all disciplines enhanced opportunities to develop leadership skills, engaged critical thinking, and global consciousness. The Honors Program supports an undergraduate education through a rigorous and challenging curriculum with a focus on the individual student’s potential talents, interests, and abilities. Honors Program students are encouraged to design an academic plan that creates innovative experiences, exploration of diversity, interdisciplinary connections, and contributions to the community.

SC 217 / 507-537-6140 www.smsu.edu/go/studentgov The Student Association highly encourages active involvement by all students in the decision making process at our university.

We are always seeking out the best ways to benefit the entire student body. In order to do so, it is important we hear input from other students and faculty. If you have an idea, or an issue, feel free to contact a senator or a student government executive by using the contact info and members sections in our website. You can also attend any of our committee and senate meetings.

CHILD CARE SERVICES

SMSU CHILD CARE CENTER

1502 Birch Street / 507-537-6014 www.smsu.edu/go/childcare The SMSU Child Care Center offers licensed day care to students, faculty, and staff of the university. The center’s overall program promotes development of the total child: physically, socially, and emotionally. There is emphasis on language, arts, communication, math, logical reasoning, science, socialpersonal growth, art and social studies.

“I learned the science of data as an undergraduate and the art of recruiting with my MBA degree.

There’s a big demand now for people who can understand data and use it to make decisions.”

COMPUTER SCIENCE ’04, MBA ’07

SATYAJIT DATTAGUPTA

VP OF ENROLLMENT DEAN OF ADMISSION TULANE UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

ALUMNI SUCCESS

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

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SECURITY

MARSHALL POLICE DEPARTMENT

507-537-7000 www.ci.marshall.mn.us/main The police mission of the Marshall Division of Public Safety, Marshall Police Department is to provide quality police services to the community, acting as partners with community members to promote safety, peace, and order; to respond to and deter crime; to enforce laws and ordinances; and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees. We nurture public trust by striving to attain the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional conduct at all times.

UNIVERSITY PUBLIC SAFETY

FH B / 507-537-7252 www.smsu.edu/go/publicsafety At Southwest Minnesota State University, the safety of our students, faculty, and staff is always at the top of our agenda. We work hard to provide a secure campus, and we make available information and resources to members of the campus community to advise and educate them on making and keeping the environment safe. All members of the SMSU community should take an active role in their own security.

TRANSPORTATION

JEFFERSON LINES

1-800-451-5333 www.jeffersonlines.com Providing scheduled individual and group travel services, Jefferson Lines gives SMSU students the opportunity of traveling with them due to a convenient stop at Southwest Minnesota State University. Pick up location is in front of the Conference Center.

MARSHALL AREA TRANSIT

507-537-1416 https://unitedcapmn.org/services/ community-transit/dispatch-service/ Community Transit of United Community Action Partnership is a public transit service providing transportation options for all people throughout Southwest Minnesota.

SMSU students can ride free on either the red or blue route by showing their Mustang ID. Maps of each route can be found on the website.

MARSHALL TAXI

507-829-3055 / 301 West College Drive The Marshall Taxi has been providing the area with both local and long distance taxi services since 2009. Marshall Taxi is a locally owned and operated company. We provide local taxi services anywhere you need to go (within Marshall city limits) for a low flat rate.

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA TAXI

507-401-0694 / 109 5th Street S, Ste 350 swmntaxi@gmail.com Taxi service in SW Minnesota. Our fleet of modern 100% hybrid-electric taxis and professional drivers assure comfortable, safe, environment friendly rides. Fully licensed by the City of Marshall, with commercial taxi insurance. Bilingual English/ Spanish.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS...

accept Personal Responsibility,

seeing themselves as the primary cause of their outcomes and experiences.

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INTERNAL CAMPUS MAP New Horizons Crisis Center Outreach Office 2nd Floor

SOCIAL SCIENCE BUILDING

Wellness Center 1st Floor

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INTERIOR CAMPUS MAP

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History Center 1st Floor Veterans Resource Center 1st Floor

Museum of Indigenous Americans 1st Floor

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SCIENCE & MATH BUILDING

STAIRS

INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING CENTER

Planetarium 1st Floor

Natural History Museum 1st Floor

Cashiers Window 1st Floor Academic Commons 2nd Floor

Financial Aid Office 1st Floor

STAIRS

Greenhouse 1st Floor STAIRS

Registration & Advising 1st Floor

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CHARTER HALL BUILDING

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BUILDING

Interactive TV (ITV) Classrooms

Computer Labs 1st Floor

STAIRS

Training Center 1st Floor

Mustang Express

Computer Labs 3rd Floor

Writing Center Speech Center in Library 5th Floor Campus Post Office 1st Floor

William Whipple Gallery Entrance in Library 2nd Floor

Career Services, Counseling & Testing 1st Floor Health Services 1st Floor

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BELLOWS ACADEMIC BUILDING

LIBRARY 2nd - 5th Floors

Deans’ Offices 2nd Floor

BA Classrooms 2nd Floor Computer Lab 2nd Floor

BELLOWS ACADEMIC BUILDING

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STAIRS

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INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING CENTER

STAIRS

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Technology Resource Center in Library 2nd Floor

PE BUILDING

STAIRS

Black Box Theatre 1st Floor

STAIRS

R/A FACILITY Women’s Locker Room Pool

Main Stage Theatre Entrance 2nd Floor

PE Gym

STAIRS

FINE ARTS BUILDING

STAIRS

R/A Facility Gym

STAIRS

Men’s Locker Room

S ST AIR

Residential Dining

International Student Services Office 2nd Floor Student Government 2nd Floor

Mustang Zone

Student Activities 2nd Floor

2nd Floor

Campus Dining Office 1st Floor

Men’s Restroom Women’s Restroom Elevator STAIRS

Stairways

STAIR S

Map Key Conference Center

Student Center Information, Lost & Found, Mustang Card Center 2nd Floor

Alumni Heritage Gallery 2nd Floor

STA IRS

The CoffeeHouse Mondo’s Subs & C-Store

Intramural Office

FOUNDERS HALL BUILDING

STUDENT CENTER

Weight Room

Fitness Center

Athletics 3rd Floor President, Provost, Administration, Foundation 2nd Floor Communications & Marketing, Scheduling & Events, 1st Floor

Barnes & Noble Campus Store

STAIRS

University Public Safety Basement

STUDENT CENTER COMPLEX

Office of Admission 2nd Floor

Conference Rooms Upper Ballroom Lower Ballroom

Building Entrance CONFERENCE CENTER

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SMSU QUICK REFERENCE To contact these departments, dial 507-537 before each 4-digit extension unless otherwise noted.

Academic & Student Affairs.................................................................................................................... 6246 Academic Success Program.................................................................................................................... 6139 Access Opportunity Success................................................................................................................... 6169 Admission..................................................................................................................................................... 6286 Advising Services........................................................................................................................................ 7273 Athletics........................................................................................................................................................ 7271 Barnes & Noble Campus Store............................................................................................507-337-1450 Business Services....................................................................................................................................... 7117 Career Services............................................................................................................................................ 6221 Campus Dining............................................................................................................................................ 7683 Center for Civic & Community Engagement....................................................................................... 6423 Counseling & Testing Services............................................................................................................... 7150 Dean of Arts, Letters & Sciences........................................................................................................... 6251 Dean of Business, Education, Graduate & Professional Studies................................................. 6251 Disability Services...................................................................................................................................... 6492 Diversity & Inclusion.................................................................................................................................. 6169 Financial Aid................................................................................................................................................. 6281 Health Services........................................................................................................................................... 7202 Housing/Residence Life............................................................................................................................ 6136 International Student Services............................................................................................................... 6018 LGBTQ+ Center............................................................................................................................................ 6294 Lost & Found................................................................................................................................................ 7330 Math Learning Center................................................................................................................................ 6484 McFarland Library....................................................................................................................................... 6176 Mustang Card Center................................................................................................................................. 7330 Mustang Pathway Program.................................................................................................................... 7223 New Horizons Crisis Center/SMSU Outreach Office........................................................................ 6817 Non-Traditional Student Organization................................................................................................. 6345 Student Success & Advising Center...................................................................................................... 6484 Post Office.................................................................................................................................................... 6347 Registration & Records............................................................................................................................. 6206 SMSU Switchboard .................................................................................................................................... 7678 Speech Center.............................................................................................................................................. 6438 Student Activitie.......................................................................................................................................... 6394 Study Abroad................................................................................................................................................ 6428 Technology Resource Center.................................................................................................................. 6111 Transcripts.................................................................................................................................................... 6207 Tutoring Support & Study Strategies................................................................................................... 6139 University Public Safety............................................................................................................................ 7252 Veteran’s Resource Center...................................................................................................................... 7213 Women’s Center.......................................................................................................................................... 6294 Writing Center.............................................................................................................................................. 7294

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WAYS TO

ACHIEVE SUCCESS

Notes...

√ Check your SMSU email daily. This is how faculty and staff will communicate with you. √ Keep informed of SMSU news and happenings by making SMSU Today your homepage: www.smsu.edu/today √ Become involved with at least one student activity, club, or intramural sport.

√ Build a relationship with your academic advisor and meet multiple times throughout the semester (not just on Advising Day). √ Do not skip class an­­d do not procrastinate. √ Make friends in class and form study groups outside of class.

√ Review your syllabus to understand class expectations and deadlines. √ Know when your professors have open office hour times. This is a great way to get the individualized help you deserve. √ Eat healthy, get 8 hours of sleep a night, and exercise for ½ hour at least 3-5 times a week.

QUESTION OR CONCERN?

We’re here to help!

Call 507-537-6484, stop by IL 224­, or email ssac@smsu.edu

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DISCOVER. ENGAGE. LEAD.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS...

...master Self-Management, consistently planning and taking purposeful actions in pursuit of their goals and dreams.

Follow us on Twitter @SMSUSuccess 1501 State Street, IL 224 Marshall, MN 56258 507-537-6484 www.smsu.edu/go/ssac